Marriage and calligraphy are an eternal unity. Calligraphy is the key to creating an elegant impression for your most intimate celebration. Hiring a professional calligrapher is an integral part of planning your perfect day.
Determine if you need a “good” handwriting or professional calligrapher
People who are not trained in “good” handwriting may be able to write an address, but professional clerk has organizational skills that make the process easier. If you have a limited budget, one way to save money is to save the date using “good” handwriting. In some cases, you can negotiate with a professional clerk and manually save the date at a discounted rate.
Determine if the clerk in question is a trained clerk, or simply has “good handwriting”
Some people market as calligraphers in Los Angeles but they are either untrained or unable to write in different styles. Sometimes you need “good handwriting”, but you need to know the difference from the beginning. Good handwriting is not calligraphy! A trained calligrapher is someone who has learned the “art” of calligraphy and studied different styles, and can adapt any style of calligraphy to a printed invitation. Printers often use a combination of fonts. Professional calligraphers can usually create a harmonious style with printed invitations.
Study calligraphy styles that appeal to you.
One of the most popular wedding styles is italics. It has a smooth style and features clean diagonal lines. It doesn’t take as long as other styles, so it’s not as expensive as the Edwardian styles where you need to immerse your pen in an ink bottle. You can search the internet for ideas. However, good professional calligraphers have sites where you can view samples.
Consider whether to use color inks for your invitations.
Professional calligraphers can comfortably work with a variety of colors of ink, as well as metallic gold and silver inks and markers. Depending on the quality of the invitation, a professional clerk will test it on paper and let you know if it is possible.
Consider the personality of a professional clerk.
The calligrapher’s attitude is a good clue as to how he works with you. With a cheerful “hello”, you can get off to a good start. Do you decide if a calligrapher is useful or arrogant? Some calligraphers are pretentious. If you have never worked with calligraphers before, they can be impatient. If a professional clerk feels stressed or impatient, it’s a red flag. You already have enough stress, so you need a calm, cool, gathered, and well-just right person!
Before making a decision, consider the prices of several professional calligraphers on your project.
In addition to finances, there are several factors to consider. Due to inexperience and limited capabilities, cheap prices can be a danger signal. It’s better to pay more for an organized, simple and well-thought-out professional clerk than to hire someone who is cheap but stressful.
Hire a professional calligrapher who lives locally.
Hiring a professional clerk for your job or home will keep you in traffic and save you time from wasting the time you send. Professional calligraphers living nearby can meet you for consultation, last-minute changes and questions.
Would you like to find out how long it will take to complete your project?
Calligraphers call this a “reversal of time.” The clerk can give you a quote or willing to work with you if you are in a hurry. Most calligraphers need a lead time of 3-4 weeks. You are already working on a project. If you’re busy, don’t be surprised if your project doesn’t work.
A caring professional calligrapher will work with you to find a way to work to your deadline. No need to pay extra voltage! Hire someone who cares for your project and cares for you as a person!
Start looking for professional calligraphy at least 3 months before your wedding.
If you have less than 3 months, you will definitely want to hire an experienced professional clerk. It is possible for a professional clerk to coordinate Truly Madly Ink Calligraphy & On-Site Engraving and project organization. Small projects with invitations of 50 or less have a “24 hour duration”, but you have to pay a rush fee.
Prepare a speech script when talking to a calligrapher.
- Here is an example:
- This is Francesca.
- My wedding is December 31st
- There are 350 inner and outer envelopes to deal with.
- I need to complete by November 1st.
- The envelope is white.
- I hope it is written in brown ink
